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• Peter Butler from Corrimal, Nsw, AustraliaSomething I have wondered for years, right at the end of A Christmas Song, someone says "Hey, Santa, pass us that bottle will ya". I think it is Eric Morecombe, can anyone confirm that?
• Rodan from Houston TxIan wrote the music, but the lyrics are from a 19th century poem.
• Greg Williams from Belton MoThis is my personal favorite. I love the beginning and a great message.
• Jeff from MinneapolisI like this song a lot, as I do a lot of other Tull songs. I always get a kick out the fade where Anderson sort of whispers "Hey, Santa. Pass us that bottle will ya' ".
• Bob Frapples from Warren, OhThis song is certainly not an anti-Christmas song, but a pro meaning song. It was not written by Ian, it was a poem by Mrs. Alexander in 1848 that was turned into a song by H.J.Gauntlett in 1849. The music and beginning were all 'borrowed', then Ian changed the latter part to signify a disdain for the commercialization of a beautiful concept.
• Jim from Newcastle Upon Tyne, EnglandI wanted to ask if anyone is aware of a song, that was a 'b' side of a Jethro Tull '45'that had a christmas theme to it (not necessarily mentioning christmas in the title). I don't think it was entitled "A Christmas Song" but my memory may have been distorted over time. I should be grateful if anyone has any idea what song I am referring to-thanx jim
• Mike from Hueytown , AlReading the lyrics it doesn't sound like an Anti-Christmas song to me. It sounds like they are backing up the true meaning of Christmas and denouncing all the commercialism /Santa Claus crap.
• Peter from Newark, NyThere is also a song called 'Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow'. I have only evere found it on the first Tull Boxset. This is another rather dreary Christmas song, told first person by a panhandler about the happy revelers of the season who don't think of the less fortunate. I think it is my favorite of the Christmas songs
• Joshua from Twin Cities, MnJethro Tull recorded yet "Another Christmas Song" for their 1989 "Rock Island" album. Unlike the original "Christmas Song", the sequel is more of a straightforward ode to the holiday.

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